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Revision as of 16:08, 12 July 2006
Number theory is the study of integers and an introductory study of number theory involves exploring many common relationships between integers.
Contents
Introductory Topics in Number Theory
The following topics make a good introduction to number theory:
- Primes
- Composite numbers
- Divisibility
- Division Theorem (the Division Algorithm)
- Base numbers
- Diophantine equations
- Modular arithmetic
Introductory Number Theory Resources
Books
- the Art of Problem Solving Introduction to Number Theory by Mathew Crawford (details)
- General Interest
Classes
- Introduction to Number Theory Course is part of the AoPS Online School. Details
